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FIU in Angers: French Language and Culture

June 29-July 25, 2026

FIU in Angers-France is a language immersion program which allows students to study French language and culture intensively for four weeks.  The program takes place in Angers, a picturesque city rich in medieval history, and is open to students with various levels of proficiency in French.  Participants enroll in 6 credit hours encompassing French conversation, grammar, writing, and culture. While in Angers, students take daily French classes. In addition to classroom instruction, students participate in weekend excursions to notable Western France sites, such as Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malô, Châteaux de la Loire, and the Normandy Invasion Beaches.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION

Angers is situated between Paris (1 hour 40 minutes by TGV) and the Atlantic Ocean.  It is located in the Loire Valley, a region famous for its history, gardens, tapestries and climate (la douceur angevine).  This modern metropolitan area has about 395,000 inhabitants and the people are noted for their friendliness (l’acceuil). Nevertheless, the château and cobblestone streets are constant reminders that Angers was once an old medieval town and one of the intellectual centers of medieval Europe.  Angers also counts many cultural venues and activities (museums, cinemas, open-air concerts, markets, etc.) in an environment rich in greenery and boasting an extensive public transportation network and bicycle paths.

HOUSING

During the program students live with French host families—a setting which gives them the opportunity to experience the French way of life more closely, immerse themselves in the local culture and speak French beyond the classroom from morning to evening. Additionally, the homestay accommodation includes all breakfasts and five dinners per week with the host family.

SEMESTER

Summer B

DATES

June 29-July 25, 2026

COURSES & CREDITS

Students register for a total of 6 credits:

  • FRE 2270 - Foreign Study: French Language and Culture (3 - 6 credits)
  • FRE 4470 - Foreign Study: French Language and Culture (3 - 6 credits)

PROGRAM COST

The cost of the four-week program is $2,700. The program cost includes homestay with French families, all breakfasts and five dinners per week, three weekend excursions to sites of historical and/or cultural importance in Western France, pre-departure and in-country orientation sessions, International Health Insurance. The program cost does not include the non-refundable Study Abroad Fee ($195), tuition (6 credits), travel between USA and Angers France, and lunches.

Payment Dates

Angers, France Program fee - $2,700.00 (see table for deadlines)

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Cancellation and/or Refund Policy

$500 deposit is non-refundable

$195 OEA fee is non-refundable

All payments are non-refundable.

For cancellation policy of FIU tuition and fees, please click here.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Participants concerned about the level of physical activity should contact the faculty director of the program.

APPLICATION THROUGH THE OFFICE OF STUDY ABROAD

Office of Study Abroad Online Application

Apply here →

Deadline March 15, 2026

Non-FIU students must apply to FIU as a Non-Degree seeking student as well.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

There are additional scholarships available to students, such as OEA scholarships, National Prestigious Scholarships, and country and discipline-specific national scholarships. We highly encourage students to apply to as many scholarships as they qualify for. Learn about additional scholarships at Funding - Scholarships.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Pascale Bécel, Ph.D.  
Faculty Director, FIU in Angers, France
Email: becelp@fiu.edu

Department of Modern Languages

Scholarships available. Contact the FIU Office of Study Abroad for more information:
Email: edabroad@fiu.edu    Phone#: 305-348-1913

Note: FIU is not responsible for delays, changes in itinerary, changes in the content and cost of the program or other matters that are beyond their control.